Decembrie 2014 - Job-uri / Internships

Stagii de internship şi oportunitati de muncă in Uniunea Europeană (remunerate)

DECEMBRIE 2014

 

Internship in European Affairs/Financial Sector

ECSDA - European Central Securities Depositories Association

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 5 December

ECSDA is a professional European association active in the financial sector. We are looking for a student internship in early 2015 (unpaid), for 3-4 months depending on university requirements.

The primary mission of the intern will be to prepare a 10-20 page research report on an issue of particular interest to the CSD community. The topic currently under consideration pertains to shareholder transparency and CSD services for shareholder identification services, but other topics can be envisaged. The intern will be expected to research publicly available information as well as private sources and will benefit from the support of fellow staff members as required, but (s)he must be prepared to deal with technical issues in the area of financial markets services.

In addition to working on this report (which is expected to be completed by the end of the internship, and ultimately published), the intern will have opportunities to contribute to one or more of the following, depending on individual preferences and aptitudes:

• Development of tutorials or other educational material on the CSD business;
• Drafting meeting and legislation summaries;
• Organisation of and participation in meetings with members and external parties;
• Updating the website, suggesting and implementing functionality improvements;
• Improvement and further extension of the CSD online database.

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Trainee - Healthcare Biotechnology Team

EuropaBio - The European Association for Bioindustries

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 10 December, Deadline: 5 January

Today, the Healthcare Biotechnology Team of EuropaBio is looking for a motivated trainee for a period of 6 months from January to July 2015. You would be working closely together with industry experts within a small and dynamic multinational team, based at the EuropaBio secretariat, in Brussels. This traineeship would provide valuable insights, contacts and experience for candidates interested in policy development, advocacy and implementation for a fast-growing sector, involving the EU Institutions and various relevant stakeholders. This traineeship will allow direct involvement, under the supervision of the other team members, in priority work areas for EuropaBio Healthcare (e.g. Personalised Medicines, Advanced Therapies, R&D policies, Biosimilars, Orphan Medicines and patients’ access to innovative treatments).

Tasks/Projects

During the six month’s period, the trainee will be asked to assist with a range of tasks. These may include requests to:

• Assist in updating, researching and drafting of Healthcare Biotechnology policy documents and position papers;
• Assist with administrative tasks for the Healthcare Biotechnology team, including for the organisation of events, the management of working group meetings, and drafting of minutes;
• Help with the preparation of internal and external communications materials and correspondence for the team;
• Monitor press, help to review and summarise news on the Healthcare Biotechnology industries and assist with the preparation of the Association’s internal and external newsletters;
• Help with monitoring and mapping of developments and activities in and around the European Council, Parliament and Commission on a wide variety of issues;
• Help prepare activities related to the forthcoming Presidencies;
• Attend external events and prepare briefing notes to summarise these for the biotech team.

Candidate Profile

• Must be an EU citizen (with the necessary permits to work throughout the EU);
• Must be graduated in EU affairs and/or public health, political sciences, law or other area relevant to Healthcare Biotechnology;
• Must have an interest in the Healthcare Biotechnology sector;
• Must have a very high standard of both written and spoken English (office language); fluency in other EU languages will be considered an asset;
• Needs strong drafting skills and attention to detail;
• Should be a good team player but also capable of working independently;
• Must be able to present work in clear and concise manner;
• Must have MS Computer Skills (PowerPoint and Word in particular);
• Should possess a good understanding of the European decision-making process;
• Good interpersonal skills and personal presentation;
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• The ability to produce work of a high standard, to use initiative and to regularly report on progress.

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Intern, ICC Commission on Marketing and Advertising/ICC Commission on Competition

ICC - International Chamber of Commerce

Paris, France

Posted: 10 December, Deadline: 6 January

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is seeking an intern/stagiaire to support the work of the ICC Commission on Marketing & Advertising and ICC Commission on Competition as of March 2015 for a period of 3-6 months.

Please note that all applicants must have a convention de stage. Also, non-EU residents are required to have valid papers (long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour).

The intern will assist in the development, preparation, and communication of new and current projects and activities.

The ideal candidate should have a university degree or equivalent. He/she will be a fluent English speaker with solid writing and organizational skills, who is meticulous in carrying out the required duties. The intern’s experience will include both administrative and substantive tasks. He/she should be a team player who is highly interested in gaining experience in an international environment with a dynamic team.

Any marketing/communications experience would be a plus. 

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ICC Digital Economy/BASIS Intern

ICC - International Chamber of Commerce

Paris, France

Posted: 11 December, Deadline: 9 January

The intern will assist in the development, preparation, implementation and communication of new and current Digital Economy and BASIS projects and activities.

Responsibilities will include administrative and substantive tasks:

• Supporting the Policy Managers in their day-to-day substantive policy work
• Preparing the bi-annual Digital Economy Commission meeting
• Drafting of minutes and substantive meeting summaries for Digital Economy Commission/BASIS members
• Managing and following up of day-to-day correspondence with Digital Economy Commission/BASIS members and other stakeholders
• Researching into background themes on Digital Economy Commission/BASIS-related topics
• Updating and maintaining the ICC Digital Economy/BASIS website
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects

Profile:

• Be currently enrolled in a master programme (or equivalent) in business, political science, law, management, international relations or related disciplines, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship
• Fluent/native English speaker with solid English-writing skills, French is an advantage
• Prior logistics/event planning/communications/writing experience
• Diligent, meticulous and motivated in carrying out the required duties
• Competent time-management and organizational skills, a quick grasp and a strong can-do attitude
• Previous exposure to Internet and Telecoms issues and/or an interest in Digital Economy issues
• A team player who is highly interested in gaining experience in an international environment with a dynamic team
• Please note: for all non-EU residents, valid papers, i.e. long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour are required

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Spring 2015 Trainee, Asia Program

GMF - German Marshall Fund of the United States

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 16 December
Preferred starting date: February 2015

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.

GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.

In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, D.C., GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.

The Asia Program addresses the implications of Asia’s rise for the West - in particular, how Asia’s resurgence will impact the foreign policy, economic, and domestic challenges and choices facing the transatlantic allies - through a combination of convening, writing, strategic grants, study tours, fellowships, partnerships with other GMF programs, and partnerships with other institutions. The intern will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level events and interactions with various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Brussels, interns are often able to attend various related events on behalf of GMF staff.

The Asia Program internship offers an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs. Our office is easily accessible by public transport links and is directly next to Schuman metro station. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Data entry and administrative tasks;
• Assisting in the coordination of our small/mid-scale convening Brussels based events;
• Providing administrative and research support for the Asia program and Brussels office.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required; a European or an Asian language is a plus;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential;
• Comfortable multi-tasking, and working independently and as part of a team;
• Experience in event management is a plus;
• Bachelors degree in International Relations, International Development, Regional Studies, Economics or Security Studies or similar;
• Strong interest in Transatlantic, European and Asian policy issues;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Start and Length of Internship:

• Preferred starting date: February 2015;
• Preferred duration: 6 Month.

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Internship: World Congress 2015 Congress Assistant

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

Bonn, Germany

Posted: 16 December, Deadline: 11 January

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is the world's leading association of over 1,000 metropolises, cities, and urban regions dedicated to promoting global sustainability through local action. Our Members represent 20 per cent of the world's urban population and work on greening their economies and infrastructure and becoming sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon and healthy and happy. ICLEI works on a non-for-profit basis through a World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany and 18 Regional Secretariats and Country Offices around the globe.

We are offering an internship as a World Congress 2015 Congress Assistant in the Capacity Center at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany.

Tasks:

Support the Capacity Center’s work on planning, preparing and implementing the ICLEI World Congress 2015:

• Prepare communications, announcements, promotional materials, etc. for the ICLEI World Congress 2015 and support their dissemination;
• Support the development of content for the ICLEI World Congress 2015 website and social media outlets;
• Support the management of congress participants by processing congress registrations and managing participants and speakers in the congress database;
• Communicate regularly with event participants, speakers, sponsors and partners;
• Support congress program development in following up on invitations to potential congress speakers;
• Track logistical information (accommodation, travel, fees, etc.) for event participants, speakers, VIPs and staff in congress databases;
• Support the production of VIP and speaker materials for the event;
• Support the production of the congress program book and other participant materials;
• Support the delivery of post-congress tasks including preparation of the public congress report, as well as the financial report;
• Support the other tasks and functions of the Capacity Center.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant subject such as Event Management, Hospitality Services, Public Administration & Legal Studies, Environmental Management / Governance, Social Sciences, or similar;
• Strong interest in the areas of cities and local government, urban planning & management, environmental sustainability, climate change;
• Organizing skills, organized working style, creative and pro-active attitude;
• Good communication style, writing and orally;
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Access, web editing experience (TYPO3 or other CMS);
• Excellent command of English language (native-level written and spoken) required, additional congress languages are an asset, notably Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and/or Spanish.

Terms and conditions

• The World Congress 2015 Congress internship position at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany is available as of January 2015 for a period of 6 months. The World Congress 2015 Congress Assistant reports to the Head of ICLEI Global Capacity Center, and day-to-day supervision of tasks will be done by the members of the ICLEI World Congress 2015 team;
• ICLEI offers interns a cost compensation which will range between 1400€ and 1600€ Euro per month, (depending on German labor law decisions in the beginning of 2015);
• Workings hours: 40/week, 2 days of paid leave per month (i.e. 12 days for six months internship);
• Working language: English;
• Due to legal requirements, applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for Germany prior to the start of the position.

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Events and Communications Internship

FIA Region I

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 17 December, Deadline: 30 January

The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) Region I office in Brussels, representing 111 Automobile Clubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic intern to support our event, policy and communications work.

Description

This full-time, internship is open to students only and a small stipend will be offered for living expenses. Please mention if you are currently a student in your email. If you are not a student you are not eligible for this internship. The duration is variable and depends primarily on your school's internship programme. We are looking for a candidate to start late February/early March.

Tasks

• Event website preparation and updating;
• Invitation drafting;
• Research;
• Documentation/visual materials/meeting pack preparation;
• Support through the event/fair;
• Photo galleries and video creation;
• Inventory of materials;
• Draft/Publish articles of interest for Clubs on the website;
• Draft working documents to prepare meetings;
• Update websites & contact database;
• Support administrative tasks;
• Write up summaries/minutes of meetings attended;
• Proofreading;
• Layout of documentation;
• Press monitoring.

Profile

• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Strong skills in work with images and layout;
• HTML knowledge;
• Creative and flexible;
• Graphic design skills/interest a plus;
• Appreciates the importance of presentation;
• Reliable;
• Communication skills strong writing skills a plus;
• Native or equivalent English.

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EU Advocacy Internship - Spring/Summer 2015

HRW - Human Rights Watch

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 19 December, Deadline: 18 January

The Advocacy division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a full-time intern for the Brussels office. The intern will primarily focus on advocacy projects related to the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy/External Relations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the activities and policies of the European Union in the area of human rights; organizing and/or attending meetings; promoting HRW report findings; writing correspondences; conducting research; and some administrative tasks. The internship will start on 2 March and will last for a minimum of four to six months.

This internship is unpaid. However, interns may be reimbursed for some lunch and local travel costs as pre-approved by HRW and in accordance with HRW policy. HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings and special events relating to human rights at the EU and elsewhere.

Qualifications: Applicants should be well-organized, highly motivated, proactive, reliable, and willing to learn, with a good knowledge of and proven interest in international human rights. They must possess an excellent verbal and written command of English. French and/or any other EU language skills are also advantageous. Applicants must have strong knowledge of EU foreign policy and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and internet research tools. Previous professional experience within an EU institution/NGO is desirable but not necessary.

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Intern - Communications and Membership

INTA - International Trademark Association - Europe Representative Office

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 22 December, Deadline: 12 January

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce. The Association has over 6,200 members in more than 190 countries, with over a quarter based in Europe.

We are looking for an intern for INTA’s Europe Representative Office in Brussels to assist us in our communications and membership development in Europe. This role is best suited for a student with a combined interest in communications, marketing, intellectual property issues and the EU media and institutional environment.

Working under the supervision of the Coordinator – Europe Representative Office and with relevant colleagues in the Europe Office and New York Headquarters, the intern will perform the following (non-exhaustive) tasks:

Communications:

• Monitoring the professional and generalist EU and national press as well as relevant blogs;
• Researching and building a database of influential journalists and bloggers that cover or may cover IP issues;
• Drafting press releases on relevant issues and events;
• Planning and executing internal communications to INTA members regarding trademark topics in Europe;
• Assisting in the development of outreach initiatives as required;

Membership:

• Researching, identifying and contacting prospective members to promote the Association membership benefits and services, and ensuring follow-up;
• Recording and updating all the data entry and contact history;

Other:

• Attending relevant events as required;
• Other tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate should be enrolled at a university where an internship is mandatory for the fulfilment of his/her degree and where an INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT / "CONVENTION DE STAGE" with the employer is available. This is a COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT. The internship will be unpaid but an allowance will be made available. The internship should ideally start in late January/early February and last between 3 and 6 months (exact length to be determined).

The intern will bring the following skills to the team:

• Excellent command of spoken and written English; multilingualism a significant advantage;
• Confident and clear verbal and written communication skills;
• Research skills and good understanding of the European media environment;
• Drafting skills; experience of working in a similar environment (publishing, editing, blogging) an advantage;
• Experience with MS Office programmes, such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook;
• Knowledge of and interest in intellectual property/trademark law an advantage;

The candidate should be self-motivated, well organised and capable of working efficiently and autonomously as part of a small team within a large international organisation.

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Communications and Social Media Internship

UNITEE - New European Business Confederation

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 23 December, Deadline: 19 January

PURPOSE

As UNITEE's Communications and Social Media Intern, you will have the great challenge of branding the reputation of UNITEE by making use of the modern techniques and tools of communication. In particular, you will be in charge of editing our monthly Newsletters and developing our social media content. You will also help our Blog Editor in defining the Blog’s strategies and content as well as in maintaining the Blog.

You will also have the opportunity to assist the rest of the team in its various tasks (event management, public relations).

Communications and social media (60%)

• Assist our Blog Editor with the maintenance of the Blog but also with the editorial strategies, the content (proofreading, editing) and the communication;
• Coordinate the production and development of our Newsletter as well as social media content (Facebook; Twitter);
• Assist with content development for our Blog and brochures and create new communications products (marketing materials…)
• Write articles for our review, website…
• Conduct interviews (post-event interviews, success stories…);

Other (40%)

• Help with the organisation of a Business and Trade Fair (logistics, communication, sponsors…);
• Undertake researches on a given topic;
• Assist our Event Manager with event production (template, reports, and logistics);

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team (with people from different cultural background);
• Ability to take initiatives and be creative;

Communication and language skills

• Clear, concise style and proofreading techniques;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent English;

IT skills

• Uses MS Excel, MS Word and Power Point software in a proficient manner;
• Good knowledge of Indesign and Photoshop would be an asset.

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Communication Trainee

ABIS - Academy of Business in Society

Brussels, Belgium

Posted: 24 December, Deadline: 9 January

Communication Trainee Profile:

ABIS is a rapidly growing not-for-profit membership organisation. Our global members are major corporates and leading business schools influencing research, education, thinking and business practice on some of the most critical issues confronting economies and societies today. As in any small team, the required duties will depend on current workloads and priorities. However, we expect the trainee to work within the Communications Teamand support colleagues and the overall organisation in delivering a demanding yet exciting programme of activities. The trainee’skey tasks would include the following:

• Update the organisational website www.abis-global.org and monitor usage of the website using Google analytics;
• Community management (drafting messages, monitoring outreach) of core social media accounts on Twitter and Linkedin;
• Supporting the Communication Manager on devising communication plans and marketing strategies for ABIS programs and events;
• Maintain regular communication with the ABIS membership and beyondby drafting newsletters, e-mail and other forms of outreach;
• Proactively identifying opportunities for promoting ABIS activities and the ABIS brand;
• Assistcolleagues in outreach and dissemination activities for projects and key events like the ABIS Annual Colloquium.

We seek someone who demonstrates:

• Excellent drafting skills in English;
• Strong team playing skills;
• Flexibility to adjust under pressure of limited time or resources;
• Initiative and drive to excel;
• Attention to detail;
• Quick learning.

Essential skills:

• Post-graduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related areas;
• Native-level fluency in English with excellent drafting skills;
• Stays updated on key trending topics around business, management and world news;
• Mastery of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint andExcel;
• Experience of drafting newsletters or writing for websites;
• Experience of using social media to build community engagement;
• Knowledge of image editing software such as Photoshop or Gimp.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of video editing;
• Experience of digital marketing;
• Some knowledge of Italian or French.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates are requested to send their CV (PDF/Word document) along with a cover letter (no longer than 500 words) explaining why they believe they are suitable for this communication traineeship with ABIS – The Academy of Business in Society. Please answer specifically to the following two questions:

1. What do you expect to achieve in this 6-month traineeship?
2. What are the relevant skills and capabilities in the area of communications/marketing that you would you bring to ABIS - a global network of businesses and academic institutions?

Please address application letter and curriculum vitae to Izabela Cedro: Această adresă de email este protejată contra spambots. Trebuie să activați JavaScript pentru a o vedea. (mail subject: Application - Communication Trainee).

Closing date: 9th January 2015 COB.

Expected starting date: early-February.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing January 19th.

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Sursa:     http://www.eurobrussels.com

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